which of the following is the graph of this rational function?
\y = \frac{1}{x} - 4\

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(A) The first graph (left) with vertical asymptote $x = 0$ and horizontal asymptote $y = -4$

(B) The second graph (middle) with vertical asymptote $x = -3$ and horizontal asymptote $y = 0$

(C) The third graph (right) with vertical asymptote $x = 5$ and horizontal asymptote $y = 0$

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Identify the asymptotes

Analyze the first graph

Analyze the second graph

Analyze the third graph

Select the correct option

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